Update on School Funding

This is an update to the state funding situation for our district...

The Comptroller's office has now paid all dollars owed from the 2015-2016 school year; however, no categorical payments (special education, transportation) have been made for the 2016-2017, leaving the state in arrears in the amount of slightly over $434,000 at this point in time.

Sincerely,

Dr. Daniel L. Oakley, Superintendent

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Reminder to Former Village-Aires Members

Just a reminder to all former Village-Aires members - in case you missed our previous article - if you are able to join us for our 50th anniversary show, please contact Janet Redenius 309-432-2594 or 309-261-2593 or jredenius50@gmail.com so we can have a folder ready for you at our first practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, Minonk. Director Elaine Cunningham welcomes former members to join us for our celebratory show!

If you are unable to sing in our 50th anniversary show, we hope you will be in attendance at our show so you can be recognized as a former member. Show dates are April 29 and 30, 2017, and we will be singing songs that we have sung during our 50 year history.

Janet Redenius

Refresh Web Page to Get News Feeds

Dear Viewers;You may have noticed that the Reuters and ESPN news feeds were missing this past week. These feeds have been reinstated. However, it is possible that the news feeds are still not appearing on your MinonkTalk web page. If so, to make the news feeds appear, click the refresh icon on your browser. If this doesn't display the news feeds, it is necessary that you clear your browsing data in the settings of your browser by doing the following.

If you are using Chrome, go to settings by clicking on the dots at the upper right corner of your window and select Settings and then click on Show advance settings and then click Clear browsing data and then make sure Cached images and files are checked and then click the Clear browsing data button.

For Internet Explorer go to settings by clicking the dots at the upper right corner of your window and click Choose what to Clear button. Then make sure the Cached data and files box is checked and then click the Clear button.

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Thanks for all of the Support

Thank you to our community of Minonk and surrounding area for the tremendous generosity to the Minonk Township Food Pantry. We were able to provide items for a Thanksgiving meal, along with a coupon to pick up a turkey from Grosenbach's Groceries. For December, each family received a $15.00 coupon to put toward food at Grosenbach's. Your monetary donations helped make that possible. On behalf of the volunteers and clients of the Pantry, thank you so much for all of your help!

Lila McCulley

Congrats to Lady Knights

Congrats to the Lady Knights (18-7) on a 3rd place finish in the HOIC/McLean County Tournament!!! They defeated Heyworth (20-3), 55-44!!! This was the first time in school history that we finished higher than 4th and first win ever at The Shirk Center!! Great job ladies!!!

Mitch Neally

Fieldcrest Looking for Bus Drivers

Fieldcrest CUSD 6 invites you to join an excellent team of bus drivers! You can make a difference in the lives of children, one safe ride at a time!

Fieldcrest CUSD 6 is seeking three bus drivers for elementary shuttle routes for the 2017-2018 school year. - Work primarily with elementary students- Great job for retired persons, work-at-home/stay-at-home parents, grandparents!- Will train free of charge for successful trainees - Starting pay $17.66/hour for the 2017-2018 school year for route drivers- Additional driving opportunities available, such as ball games and other school trips

Call Tom Heidenreich, 309-432-2177, for more information or to apply. Positions open until filled.

Thanks!Dr. Daniel L. Oakley, Superintendent

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Heat fixed at Grosenbach Grocery

Hi Dave- Just wanted to let everyone know the heat has been fixed in the store and it is nice and warm in here now. Sorry it was so chilly for a bit there! Hope everyone takes advantage of the 10% off meat sale going on all week! Stop in this Saturday from 11-12 for some great samples throughout the store and some great specials! Thank you for shopping at Grosenbach's Grocery!Corey Grosenbach Grosenbach's Grocery309-432-3465

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Thanks from Melissa Brown family

The family of Melissa Brown wishes to thank everyone for their support and condolences on the passing of our beloved sister.